Published: 16 April 2025
As the University prepares to launch its new MSc in Financial Technology (FinTech) and Trading programme, a group of academic staff have completed a bespoke training programme delivered by external provider, CityLit. The training was designed to support staff in building the technical knowledge and practical skills needed to deliver the upcoming postgraduate programme.
The MSc FinTech and Trading programme has been developed in response to growing industry demand for graduates with a solid foundation in financial principles, programming, data analytics, and innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence and blockchain. To support this, the training programme focused on practical applications and covered a wide range of topics aligned with the programme’s content.
Over a period of three months, the programme team including Dr Yahaya Alhassan, Azmat Firdous, Dr Happiness Roberts, Dr Peter Mogaji, and Qurat-ul-ain Jahangir took part in a detailed and collaborative training process, covering a range of technical and applied topics, from Python and R programming to financial modelling, data analysis, blockchain, and artificial intelligence tools used in finance.
The first intake of the MSc FinTech and Trading starts on 24 April, with an expected cohort of around 20 students. The launch reflects the University’s continued commitment to evolving its academic provision in line with emerging industry needs.
With the training now complete, the academic team are well-positioned to deliver a strong first term and to support students as they begin engaging with this dynamic and evolving area of study. The University extends its thanks to the City Lit team including Voula Papadopoulou, who facilitated the programme with professionalism and care, and Kathryn Coldham and Muhammad Khan, whose knowledgeable delivery made the sessions accessible and relevant.
“This training has been an important part of preparing our team to deliver the MSc FinTech and Trading, with both confidence and clarity. We look forward to welcoming our first cohort and supporting them as they build the knowledge and skills to navigate an increasingly digital financial landscape.” Yahaya Alhassan, Head of Academic Operations.
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